Future managers among players

[rurikbird]

Inspired by Klopp being complimentary about MacAllister and Jota’s football knowledge (he called Macca “football doctor,” which I assume refers to doctor as an academic title, although it would be cooler to imagine Macca as a medical doctor on the pitch, patching up whatever part of the teamplay that needs help), who among the current or former LFC players (who are still playing) do you think will become managers after they finish? And how successful will they be?

I would say MacAllister certainly seems like a strong candidate, Milner will likely become an assistant manager/fitness guy, Hendo will probably try his hand at coaching, going the Gerrard/Lampard route, Thiago has the football knowledge, but is too naturally talented to help ordinary players. I could see Mignolet coaching somewhere in Belgium.

Who else am I forgetting?

 

[Hansern]

I have a feeling Wijnaldum could be a decent coach.

 

[Modo]

Other than the ones you just mentioned:

Ali - youth coach/coach
Adrian - youth coach/coach
Robbo - Pundit
Matip - humble, calm, smart but does he have the drive? Nah.
Endo - youth coach/coach/manager
Szobo - Takes over Hungary's national team, gets sacked after 10 games
Elliott - maybe
Gakpo - Same as Matip.

 

[rurikbird]

Other than the ones you just mentioned:

Ali - youth coach/coach
Adrian - youth coach/coach
Robbo - Pundit
Matip - humble, calm, smart but does he have the drive? Nah.
Endo - youth coach/coach/manager
Szobo - Takes over Hungary's national team, gets sacked after 10 games
Elliott - maybe
Gakpo - Same as Matip.

Spot on on Szobo

Trent?

 

[doctor_mac]

Spot on on Szobo

Trent?

Yes, Trent seems to have an excellent football brain and increasingly talks with more assurance when interviewed. I think from the English players at the club, he's the standout.

 

[rurikbird]

If Klopp and the entire managerial team were abducted by aliens on an eve on an important game and you could only use one of the players to select a team and give a team talk, I felt in Liverpool 1.0 that player would be Milner. In Liverpool 2.0 that player is MacAllister.

 

[bluebell]

I said it before, Thiago! He already mentors players

 

[Modo]

Spot on on Szobo

Trent?

Thing is with Trent, he's smart, kind of good boy, you know. Doesn't sport a neck tattoo...
I think he can do it if he wants to, but I think he's more into the business side of it. I think he's the kind to have a few businesses maybe do some punditry. A bit like Alan Hansen maybe?

 

[Modo]

I said it before, Thiago! He already mentors players

Good shout, totally forgot. He will definitely be a manager.

 

[Squiggles]

We can filter the list down to holding midfielders right? Seems to be the prerequisite. I would not be surprised to see Busquets or Kimmech step into management at some stage.

Henderson might try now he's removed homophobia in the middle-east

 

[binomial]

Not too many, the leaders/captains. For every squad of 25 players there’s one manager and a handful of assistants.

Hendo, Milner, Virgil, Szobo, Trent.

They might go down the Sami route of giving it a try and finding out quite early it’s not for them or possibly down the Carra route and work within a different sector of the sport.

 

[tombrown]

We all thought Hansen would make a perfect manager .. but he bottled it

 

[Hyena]

The best managers are those who had limited talent, physically poor, and never grabbed the limelight as a player. Leadership on the pitch also doesn't seem to translate well outside the pitch.

I'm ruling out Virgil, Szobo, Trent. Bitches would be like Henry, wondering why their cunt players from Leyton Orient just can't do the 40 yard line breaking passes they keep talking about in training.

If you're looking for a future god-like manager, Divock Origi is him.

 

[rurikbird]

The best managers are those who had limited talent, physically poor, and never grabbed the limelight as a player. Leadership on the pitch also doesn't seem to translate well outside the pitch.

I'm ruling out Virgil, Szobo, Trent. Bitches would be like Henry, wondering why their cunt players from Leyton Orient just can't do the 40 yard line breaking passes they keep talking about in training.

If you're looking for a future god-like manager, Divock Origi is him.

Zidane turned out all right though. Ancelotti was also a very good player in his day.

 

[juniormember]

Zidane turned out all right though. Ancelotti was also a very good player in his day.

Yup, loads of top managers over the years that were talented players. It's the players that play more on instinct that tend to be shit managers. It's why I think Thiago will have a decent career in management.

Don't know if he'd be successful, but imagine VVD intimidating managers and assistant referees on the touchline with his size. Would be very interesting. He's a leader, but don't know if he's capable of going deep into tactics and conveying that to players.

 

[rurikbird]

Other than the ones you just mentioned:

Ali - youth coach/coach
Adrian - youth coach/coach
Robbo - Pundit
Matip - humble, calm, smart but does he have the drive? Nah.
Endo - youth coach/coach/manager
Szobo - Takes over Hungary's national team, gets sacked after 10 games
Elliott - maybe
Gakpo - Same as Matip.

I thought speaking intelligible English was a requirement to being a pundit?

 

[Modo]

I thought speaking intelligible English was a requirement to being a pundit?

eh...Carra?

 

[StevieM]

It’ll probably be Nat Phillips that’ll make the best manager, followed closely by Naby Kieta.

 

[King Binny]

Dated last June: Fabinho, Matip & Jota start coaching badges – with help from Robbie Fowler

 

[tombrown]

The best managers are those who had limited talent, physically poor, and never grabbed the limelight as a player. Leadership on the pitch also doesn't seem to translate well outside the pitch.

I'm ruling out Virgil, Szobo, Trent. Bitches would be like Henry, wondering why their cunt players from Leyton Orient just can't do the 40 yard line breaking passes they keep talking about in training.

If you're looking for a future god-like manager, Divock Origi is him.

Dalglish was a really shit player

 

[Richey]

It’ll probably be Nat Phillips that’ll make the best manager, followed closely by Naby Kieta.

Nat has no need to go into management. He has a lifelong playing contract with Liverpool.

 

[doctor_mac]

Bradders will manage Northern Ireland obviously.

 

[refugee]

Bradders will manage Northern Ireland obviously.

With Jonny Evans as captain (United and NI).

 

[the count]

Bradders will manage Northern Ireland obviously.

With Ken as his ass man?

 

[Bradley]

Kensy will be rubbing all the thighs.

 

[FreshRed]

I have a feeling Hendo will be a good manager. Players that rely of smarts and effort vs athleticism seem a better fit. also fits Arteta, Xabi, Pep, Hoddle. I think Fabinho and Jota could be good. Very smart players.

 

[FreshRed]

I have a feeling Hendo will be a good manager. Players that rely of smarts and effort vs athleticism seem a better fit. also fits Arteta, Xabi, Pep, Hoddle. I think Fabinho and Jota could be good. Very smart players.

Oh and Milner for sure!

 

[tombrown]

I have a feeling Hendo will be a good manager. Players that rely of smarts and effort vs athleticism seem a better fit. also fits Arteta, Xabi, Pep, Hoddle. I think Fabinho and Jota could be good. Very smart players.

Yeah, just imagine a team playing the ball perfectly from side to side .,. To the tune of Mighty Mouse @Modo

 

[Modo]

Yeah, just imagine a team playing the ball perfectly from side to side .,. To the tune of Mighty Mouse @Modo

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[SummerOnions]

I think Virg could be a legendary coach